Party
Iryn Namubiru @ Kampala Serena Hotel
Serena Hotel is the place to be for what could possibly be Iryn’s musical come back as she serenades in ‘One night only with Iryn Namubiru’. The artiste will perform most of her songs; new and old and will also have surprise acts, especially those she has collabos with. Show starts at 6pm till late and entrance fee is 100k, Shs1m VIP and Shs3m VVIP.
Tondeka Ekiwatule @ Kiwatule Recreation Centre
Bebe Cool is back with his Tondeka Ekiwatule show after missing out last year. The Boxing Day event is expect to attract musicians including Da New Eagles, Golden Production, Jose Chameleone, Goodlyf, Irene Ntale, Navio, Aziz Azion, Sheebah, Madrat and Chicco, and Mariachi among others. Entrance is 10k and 30k VIP. Show starts at 3pm.
Busabala ye seebo @ One love beach
Bobi Wine will host his Boxing Day Busabala ye seebo show and a long list of artistes are lined up to perform, including Mun G, Sheebah, Chameleone, Pallaso, Mickie Wine, Nubian Lee among others. Entrance is 10k only. Don’t miss other activities such as swimming, beach volleyball and football, among others.
14th Uganda HipHop Summit @ Sabrinas Pub
The B-Global Indigenous Hip Hop gathering family is gearing up for a scene shifting experience for the 2016 season. This year’s theme is “The Evolution of The Revolution”. Come and experience the powerful African visionaries Changing Africa through the indigenous expressions of Hip Hop culture. It’s all happening at Sabrina’s Pub on Monday and Tuesday. Entrance is free.
Kids boxing day bonanza @ Muganziwaza
The biggest party for the kids is happening on Boxing Day at Muganziwaza where performances will be headlined by Sheebah, Roden Y and others. Bring little ones to play on bouncy castles and other games. Entry fee is 10k and doors open by 10am.
NIGHT CLUBS
Comedy
1st Traffic Lights Party @ Liquid Silk
With the International Ugandan Community back home for Christmas vacation, it is a good time to mix and mingle. How about getting colour coded according to your relationship status before partying; well the party is happening next Tuesday at Liquid Silk where Red attire means you are taken, yellow complicated but willing to take a chance and Green if you are single and ready to mingle. Cover charge is 20k.
White and Gold party @ Guvnor
Boss Mutoto is having his ‘White and gold party’ this Monday at Club Guvnor starting at 9pm with artistes Maurice Kirya, Winnie Nwagi and others will be there. The event will be hosted by Douglas and entry fee is 30k. Dress code is white and gold and come experience an open bar and plenty of snacks.
Christmas and Kids party @ Rumor Bar
As the adults play, the children will also have their own fun at the Rumor bar and restaurant where there will be plenty of activities from face painting to a bouncy castle. Buffet goes for 20. Entrance is free and dress code is casual.
Silent Disco @ Gattomatto
The dream weekend is here and all roads will be heading to Gatto matto for the ‘Silent Disco’ tonight featuring Radio City dream weekend deejays Ciza, Selector Jay, Mr Continetal, Slaughter Elly, Benon DJ & rcnye and others. Doors open at 8pm and entry fee is 20k.
White & Red party @ ambience
Don Zella is having her ‘white and red party’ next Tuesday at Club Ambiance where Chameleone will be the main act. Entry fee is 20k and 50VIP. The event will be presided over by MC Percy and DJ Paul from Dubai.
THEATRE
Music
Ekijja Kijje @ Bat valley theatre
Starting this weekend, Bat Valley Theatre is the place to be for a new play titled ‘Ekijja Kijje’ (Kamambaya N’mbaya’) with shows at 3pm and 7pm. Entry fee is 25k and don’t miss actors John Segawa, Ruth Kalibala, Bosco Lubwama, Patrick Sembusi, Flavia Namulindwa and Bwanika Sensuwa among others.
Latavia @ Theatre Labonita
The Ebonies are performing their new production “Latavia” this Christmas for one show at 7pm and Boxing Day (2 shows) 2pm and 7pm for a fee of 40k first class and 50k VIP.
Batyo at National Theatre
For the children, Batyo will perform on Christmas at National Theatre courtesy of Pride Performers Africa. She will sing her tracks and the show is scheduled for 3pm and 7.30pm. Entrance is 20k adults and 10k children. Come be part of this experience.
CINEMA
* Means showing only on Weekends and Public Holidays
CENTURY CINEMAX, ACACIA MALL KISEMENTI
Assassins Creed 3D (PG13)10:45am*/1pm/3.15pm/5:30m, 7 :45pm & 10pm, Sing 3D (PG): 10.45am* /1pm /3.15pm /5 :30pm & 7 :45pm, Rogue One : A Star Wars Story 3D (PG13) : – 4.45pm/ 7.15pm & 10pm, Moana 3D (PG ) : – 10am */ 12:15pm & 2:30pm, Underworld : Blood Wars 3D (PG13) : – 10pm, Dangal (Hindi): – 1pm / 4pm / 7pm & 10pm.
TICKET PRICES:
Shs10,000 (2D & 3D) Monday, Shs15,000 (2D & 3D) Tuesday – Wednesday, Shs12,000 (2D & 3D) Thursday, Shs20,000 (2D & 3D) Friday – Sunday and applicable on public holidays. Shs8,000 reusable polarised 3D Glass.
CINEMA MAGIC METROPLEX MALL, NAALYA
Assassin’s Creed (3D): 12pm, 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 9:15pm, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (3D): 2pm, 4:15pm, 7pm, Underworld: Blood Wars (3D): 9:30pm, Almost Christmas (2D): 4:30pm, Office Christmas Party (2d): 7:15pm, 9:15pm, A United Kingdom (2D): 2:15pm: Moana (3D): 10:30am (Weekend), 12:15pm, Sing(3D): 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm.
TICKET PRICES
2D Tickets: Shs17,000 (inclusive of 500ml Soda). 3D Tickets Shs19,000 (inclusive of 500ml Soda). V.I.P Tickets Shs 27,000 (includes VIP Combo)
•Super Savers Wednesday: Tickets Shs10,000.
•Two 4 One Thursday: Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free.
NUMAX CINEMA, VICTORIA MALL ENTEBBE
Sing (3D): 5pm, Rogue One (3D): 5pm, 8pm, A United Kingdom (2D): 8pm.
TICKET PRICES
Monday (2D&3D)- Shs10,000, Tue-Thur: (2D&3D)- Shs15,000 adults and Shs10,000 children. Fri-Sun and public holidays (2D,3D) – Shs18,000 adults and Shs10,000 children. 3D glasses at 8,000 each. VIP – Shs30,000 with free drink and a snack.
Out of town? Here’s what’s upcountry
Mbale
X-MASS SPECIAL @ MT ELGON HOTEL
Come enjoy Christmas buffet with both traditional and international cuisine. Food will be served at 40k for adults and 20k children.
WASH AND WILLS HOTEL
Come spend your happy hours at Wash and Wills Hotel and get a chance to make excursions to Sipi Falls, Mt Elgon National Park, Nyero Rock Painting, Lake Kyoga and River Nile in Jinja.
SIPI FALLS TOUR
Those who intend to adventure this Christmas, check out Sipi Falls, Elgon hikers will be hiking Mt Elgon. Registration fee is 20k at Sebei House Bugema. Sipi Falls is 40-minutes’ drive from Mbale town. There will be tour guides to take you around the entire Sipi region.
X-MAS LOVE STORY
Bring your family to enjoy live Christmas carols, poems, dance and performances by Musaale Church Choir and band in the Crane Ball Room, Plenty of drinks and food items available at discounted rates. Entrance is free.
BAMASAABA HOME COMING PARTY@HI5
Free Line Entertainment in partnership with Bamasaba cultural institution has declared this Saturday as the day for the Bamasaaba homecoming party and night out. The night is a get together for the Bamasaba that includes activities such as Khubolele (Tell us), Tsisimo and Tsingano (riddles and storytelling) and live kadodi. There will be performance from Masaba land artistes, kamalwa sitting, Question and answer, among others. Gates open at 7pm until late. Entrance is 5k ordinary and 20k VIP.